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Home My WebLink About01/05/05DIGITAL RECORDING ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES J~l~ ~ g ~0~ Wednesday, January 5, 2005 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6TM Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President M¢Oonnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Talmaqe Wilson of Charleston Baptist Church. ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS President N¥.qren opened nominations for City Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore for 2005. Cecil McOonnell nominated Daren Nygren. President N¥.qren then closed the nominations. M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to declare Daren Nygren as Council President and Mayor Pro- Tempore for 2005. President Ny.qren opened nominations for City Council Vice-President for 2005: Mike Short nominated Cecil McConnell. M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Robinson) Move to declare Cecil McConnell as Council Vice President for 2005. The Council then continued with the regular business meeting... President Nyqren made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference P,oom 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; and 2. At the conclusion of regular business, a 30-minute Executive Session would be held to discuss "Pending Litigation" per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), with possible action by the Council tonight; and to "Evaluate the Conduct of Personnel" per P, CW 42.30.110(1)(f). MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman... · Congratulated Daren Nygren and Cecil McConnell for being selected to lead the Council, and looked forward to working with them and the Council again this year; · Was pleased that City Attorney Roger Lubovich turned down an employment offer made to him by the City of Bellevue, in spite of their aggressive efforts to recruit him; · Wanted to come up with a way that City of Bremerton employees could raise money to donate to the victims of the tsunami disaster in South Asia; · Summarized the focus for 2005 would include the continued remodel of the Downtown Library; determining a location for a new Public Safety Building; development of Eastpark; construction of the skatepark; completion of a utility contract with the Navy; condominium construction; the sale of old Fire Station and move to new Fire Station; remodel of Building 50; redevelopment of Westpark; a new boat for passenger only ferry service; annexation strategies; and funding for Maritime Park; and lastly, · Thanked Carol Arends for accepting a reappointment to the Executive Board for Puget Sound Regional Council. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Ed Hebert and Edward Pietras representing the BREMERTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, presented a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence, which was accepted by Mayor Caw Bozeman. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 5, 2005 Page 2 of 3 President Ny.qren reminded citizens that they could obtain forms off the City's website at vvww.ci.bremerton.wa.us to nominate home or business owners for a City Pride Award; and thanked Council staff members Lori Smith and Christine Grenier Ellinqson for their continued efforts in managing this program; and also thanked Kelsie Donleycott of the City's Public Works Department for her efforts in keeping the website updated and adding the pictures of past winners. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 8, 2004 (#AB05-001) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 15, 2004 (#AB05-002) M/S/C/U (PriestJMcConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Priest, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Short, Gehring, Nygren Abstained: Shepherd Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention 8A- ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] AMENDING CHAPTER 10.13 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FINES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS RELATING TO MOTORIZED WHEELED TRANSPORTATION DEVICES (#AB05-003): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that the current provisions of Chapter 10.13 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to fines imposed for violation of provisions relating to motorized wheeled transportation devices should be revised to align the fines with State law. The proposed ordinance amends the fines relating to violation of Chapter 10.13. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Shepherd asked that a flyer be printed to get the word out to the citizens that this law has been enacted. President Nyqren added that Officer Karen Pierson would be developing a Public Service campaign to educate the public on this safety issue. M/S/C/U (Arends/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, amending Chapter 10.13 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to fines for violating provisions relating to motorized wheeled transportation devices. 8B - RESOLUTION NO. 2950 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR ANNEXATION FROM CHARLES CASH~ VIRGINIA CASH, AND SEATTLE REALTY, INC. (#AB05-004): Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that the City received a petition form Charles Cash, Virginia Cash, and SEA'I-rLE REALTY, INC. seeking annexation of territory into the City. The City must meet with the initiating parties not later than 60 days after filing the request to consider the petition and make certain decisions regarding the annexation. The proposed resolution accepts the proposal for annexation, adopts the comprehensive land use plan designation for the proposed annexation area, requires the assumption of all existing City indebtedness, and requires that the appropriate petition be filed with the City and the required information be forwarded to the Boundary Review Board. Staff of the Community Development Department has recommended that Council not proceed with this particular annexation request and address all island annexation requests at a later time when staffing needs are filled. Mr. Lubovich announced that a withdrawal of the petition for annexation was received today. Therefore, no action will be required by the Council for this item... William Schourup, of SEATTLE REALTY, INC. and an annexation proponent, indicated that they eventually wanted the annexation to take place to use the property as a parking lot for a building that was annexed approximately 5-years ago after the request was made by former Mayor Lynn Horton. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 5, 2005 Page 3 of 3 The Council recessed for a 30-minute Executive Session to discuss "PENDING LITIGATION"per R.C.W. 42.30. 100 (1)(i); and to "EVALUATE THE CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL"per R. C. W. 42.30. 1 lO ( ~)(t). 11A- "PENDING LITIGATION" PER RCW 42.30.100 (1)(i) (#AB05-00$): M/S/C/U (Arends/Short) Move to authorize the City Attorney to appeal the Report and Decision of the Hearing Examiner regarding the KASS FUNERAL HOME - CREMATORY, Kitsap County Hearing Examiner Case No. 04-16239 to the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and, if appropriate, to the Kitsap County Superior Court. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short congratulated Council members Nygren and McConnell. Dianne Robinson was pleased to report that the completion of a traffic study requested by citizens for the intersection at 15th & Wycoff has resulted in the addition of a 4-way stop sign. She thanked the citizens for coming forward with their concerns regarding the dangers of this intersection, and thanked City Engineer Mike Mecham for his research and decision to add the new stop sign. Mike Shepherd met with a group of citizens to discuss "Sustainable Economic Development" (keeping our dollars in Kitsap County); announced the Evergreen Neighborhood Association would hold their next meeting the last Sunday of the month on January 30; and discussed a meeting with City officials in Salem, OR to discuss issues of similar concern. Cecil McConnell after a very busy and productive year, he thanked the Council for all their efforts. Brad Gehrinq stated that 2004 was an "amazing" year, as well as a learning experience, and that he looked forward to 2005. He also announced the annual "Black Thursday" event would take place on Thursday, January 20 when local motorcyclists travel to Olympia to confer with their legislatures. Daren Ny.qren expressed his appreciation for the work done by the Council this year and indicated this was the best Council he has had the privilege to work with. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Prep,aTed and Submitted I~y: Legislative Assistant Attest/~'-~ , PJ¢d'LA JOHNS~ )N, City Clerk DAREN NYGP~ City Council Preside~ht DN/PJ/Is/cge U L/